Watch Metallica Cover Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ in ConcertWatch Metallica Cover Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ in ConcertKirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo briefly transformed Gillette Stadium into Fenway Park. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Kirk Hammett’s Chaotic Hours Saving Metallica Festival SetKirk Hammett’s Chaotic Hours Saving Metallica Festival SetGuitarist took on the task of finding stand-in drummers when Lars Ulrich fell ill ahead of Download show in 2004.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
’72 Seasons’ Helped Kirk Hammett Get Over Angus Young Fixation’72 Seasons’ Helped Kirk Hammett Get Over Angus Young FixationMetallica guitarist explains why he doesn't often discuss his fascination for AC/DC counterpart.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett Laughs Off Criticism of His Guitar SolosKirk Hammett Laughs Off Criticism of His Guitar Solos"Yeah, my f---ing friends down the street could probably play a better solo than 'Lux Æterna' – but what's the point?" guitarist asks.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Why Kirk Hammett Hates Playing His ‘Master of Puppets’ Solo LiveWhy Kirk Hammett Hates Playing His ‘Master of Puppets’ Solo LiveGuitarist tries to avoid getting into the same bind with newer tracks.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 SeasonsKirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 SeasonsFuture rock star found refuge from his traumatic upbringing in comics and music.Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
Kirk Hammett ‘Got Brain Back’ When He Stopped DrinkingKirk Hammett ‘Got Brain Back’ When He Stopped DrinkingMetallica guitarist says he reached maturity in past decade and doesn't feel as old as 59.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett is ‘Full-on Jethro Tull Fan’ Despite Grammy DisputeKirk Hammett is ‘Full-on Jethro Tull Fan’ Despite Grammy DisputeMetallica guitarist says he only recently began exploring prog, but delay had nothing to do with earlier controversy.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Robert Trujillo Will Put Kirk Hammett’s EP Through Vinyl CeremonyRobert Trujillo Will Put Kirk Hammett’s EP Through Vinyl CeremonyMetallica bassist wants to “christen” his bandmate’s ‘Portals’ release.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EPKirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EPBan on personal projects was the main reason Jason Newsted quit in 2001.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty